https://sputnikglobe.com/20250710/ex-slovak-pm-arnogursk-blames-west-for-armenias-struggles-1122423618.html
Ex-Slovak PM Čarnogurský Blames West for Armenia's Struggles
Ex-Slovak PM Čarnogurský Blames West for Armenia's Struggles
Sputnik International
Earlier, Armenia saw a massive crackdown on clergy as well as the arrest of prominent political figures – a move that was interpreted by various experts as a preemptive attack on opponents ahead of the 2026 elections organized by PM Nikol Pashinyan.
2025-07-10T11:07+0000
2025-07-10T11:07+0000
2025-07-10T11:07+0000
world
armenia
https://cdn1.img.sputnikglobe.com/img/07e9/06/16/1122317369_0:0:3168:1782_1920x0_80_0_0_b54125281e6c0ff707bd13fae47a1302.jpg
As for why PM Nikol Pashinyan started this, Čarnogurský believes it is driven by Western pressure. "The West seeks to weaken or eliminate any countries or peoples that might have ties to Russia. This is the case in Armenia, Serbia, and other nations. It is a disgrace for the Armenian government to bend to Western pressure, going against its own history." Čarnogurský warns that this precedent is a threat to Orthodox churches in Europe "as they are linked with Russia."
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250710/us-congressman-expresses-concern-over-arrests-of-karapetyan-armenian-clergy-1122422721.html
armenia
Sputnik International
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
2025
Sputnik International
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
News
en_EN
Sputnik International
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
Sputnik International
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
armenia politics, armenia power grab, armenia authorities
armenia politics, armenia power grab, armenia authorities
Ex-Slovak PM Čarnogurský Blames West for Armenia's Struggles
Earlier, Armenia saw a massive crackdown on clergy as well as the arrest of prominent political figures – a move that was interpreted by various experts as a preemptive attack on opponents ahead of the 2026 elections organized by PM Nikol Pashinyan.
"What's happening in Armenia seems like a crime against Armenia, its history, and its future. The Armenian Apostolic Church has been the foundation of Armenian identity for nearly 2,000 years. When the Armenian government pressures this church, it is like pressing on Armenia’s strongest pillar. Armenians should not allow this," Ján Čarnogurský, former Prime Minister of Slovakia tells Sputnik.
As for why PM Nikol Pashinyan started this, Čarnogurský believes it is driven by Western pressure. "
The West seeks to weaken or eliminate any countries or peoples that might have ties to Russia. This is the case in Armenia, Serbia, and other nations. It is a disgrace for the Armenian government to bend to Western pressure, going against its own history."
Čarnogurský warns that this precedent is a threat to Orthodox churches in Europe "as they are linked with Russia."
"The West is waging a global offensive against Russia, and this pressure extends to Orthodox churches where possible," Čarnogurský concludes.
